Director, Financial Reporting

About LendingPoint:
LendingPoint is an AI-driven CreditTech platform that provides financing solutions to consumers, for ecommerce and point of sale partners, and lending institutions. The company’s fraud prevention, risk and asset management algorithms are used to create financing opportunities across the credit spectrum. Its LendingPoint Merchant Solutions platform provides ecommerce platforms, merchants, and other service providers fully integrated, one-stop financing solutions to serve more customers. 

For the past four years, LendingPoint has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, ranking 17th in 2019. LendingPoint ranked on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list in 2019- 2023 and was honored as one of the top 40 fastest growing companies in Atlanta by the ACG in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. LendingPoint also was named one of the 2021 Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. LendingPoint is a privately held company headquartered in metro Atlanta, with offices in San Mateo, CA, New York, and Dallas. LendingPoint, LLC owns and operates the LendingPoint platform.
 

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive Base Salary
• Excellent Benefits Package That Includes: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Holidays and more!
• Team Oriented Fast Paced Fun Environment
• Dedicated and experienced Management Team
• On-going training and investment in our employees

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the Controller in managing Financial Reporting for the organization. Oversees the Financial Reporting processes, prepares financial reports, documents key accounting positions, and ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Actively participates in the financial close process. Maintains accurate financial records and provides strategic financial guidance to support the company's growth and financial stability.

What You'll Do Day to Day:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and statement of equity and retained
• Preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting to all constituents.
• Preparation of monthly cost center reporting in collaboration with FP&A.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial control policies and procedures, SOX, and regulations the Company is subject to while making recommendations for enhancements.
• Collaborating with the Controller, providing analysis and reporting to the Company’s tax consultants.
• Assist with annual external audit and preparation of annual financial statements.
• Assist with periodic lender audits.
• Assist the Controller in the monthly close process.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management for informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Ensure adherence to accounting principles and standards and implement efficient accounting procedures.
• Review and analyze new accounting pronouncements to determine the impact on the company and, when applicable, assist with the documentation and implementation of new standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline the Financial Reporting process.
• Support FP&A in developing financial plans, budgets, and forecasts to guide the organization's financial goals and objectives.
• Participate in the completion and review, through a variance analysis, of the monthly closing processes.
• Deliver and manage debt compliance and lender reporting.
• Assist FP&A as needed to monitor and track budget performance and provide recommendations for cost-saving and revenue-generating initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including senior management, investors, and board members, to provide financial insights and updates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Master's degree or CPA certification strongly preferred.
  • Public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems
• Advanced in MS Office (e.g., Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• 5+ years of experience in financial management and accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and regulations.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Service: Exceptional attitude and a passion for providing outstanding service to internal customers.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.
• Analytical Skills: Collects and researches data; Designs workflows and procedures; Identifies data relationships and dependencies.
• Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in verbal and written form. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. 
• Managing People: Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; provides direction and guidance; reacts well under pressure; motivates others to perform well and exhibits confidence in self and others.
• Problem Solving: Ability to solve issues efficiently and quickly. 

• Relationship Management: Manages interactions to service and support the organization; establishes credibility with all interactions.

• Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position is responsible for the direct management of designated employees in the Accounting department.       

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach, and sit for a minimum of 8 hours with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and/or tools. The employee is required to talk or hear with or without reasonable accommodation and must sometimes lift and move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the logistics duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moderate noises such as computers, printers, and other light traffic noise in an office setting.

This role is in-office.  Remote work may be performed from a pre-approved location, as arranged, and scheduled by team management and approved by department leadership.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be supplemented at any time with or without notice.